Visit UD During Iowa Private College Week

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Jul 28, 2015

From August 3-7, Iowa Private College Week (IPCW) – sponsored by the Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (IAICU) – provides prospective students and their families a coordinated week-long opportunity to visit 25 non-profit, private college campuses. The annual event, offers campus tours and informational meetings specifically designed to assist students in evaluating their needs and goals for their higher education experience.

Jul 27, 2015

Formed in 2011, the University of Dubuque Fishing Club has steadily been “releasing more line” in the world of college fishing. Recently, two members of the club, Austin Brimeyer (Senior beginning in the fall, Dubuque, IA) and Anthony Riesberg (Graduated May 2015, Dyersville, IA), competed in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship.

Jul 27, 2015

Heritage Center, the University of Dubuque’s performing arts, worship, and campus center, will host two volunteer usher orientation and training sessions on Tuesday, August 18 and Thursday, August 20, 2015 – both at 6:00 p.m. in John and Alice Butler Hall.

Jul 21, 2015

The University of Dubuque has once again been selected to receive funding for the U.S. Department of Education TRIO / Student Support Services Program (SSS). This highly competitive grant will provide our University and students with $1.1 million in funding over the next five years. The SSS program provides academic and other support services to low-income, first-generation, and / or students with a disability.

Jul 20, 2015

The University of Dubuque has been chosen as one of a select group of 42 institutions nationwide – the only institution in Iowa – by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to participate in a Consortium on Digital Resources for Teaching and Research. The Consortium intends to improve teaching and learning, enhance faculty and student/faculty research, and streamline administrative capabilities through a uniform digital system of cataloging important research material collections.

Sep 19, 2015 |
6:00 PM
— 9:00 PM
| Forest Grove, Ore.

Academic Events

Aug

3

Iowa’s private colleges and universities invite you to come explore our campuses, visit with professors, meet coaches, hear what current students have to say, and learn about all our academic and social opportunities.

Aug

4

Iowa’s private colleges and universities invite you to come explore our campuses, visit with professors, meet coaches, hear what current students have to say, and learn about all our academic and social opportunities.

Aug

5

Iowa’s private colleges and universities invite you to come explore our campuses, visit with professors, meet coaches, hear what current students have to say, and learn about all our academic and social opportunities.

Art Events

Sep

12

Sep 12, 2015 |
7:30 PM
| Heritage Center - Babka Black Box

UD theatre students, guided by faculty advisors, will cast, direct, build set, rehearse, design lighting, and perform a play all within 24 hours. The performance will take place at the end of the 24-hour period.
*No Ticket Required

Sep

22

Sep 22, 2015 |
7:00 PM
| Heritage Center

Students from high school and middle school representing Belmont, Benton, Cassville, Highland, Potosi, River Ridge, Shullsburg, and Wauzeka, Wisconsin will present a concert at beautiful John and Alice Butler Hall conducted by UD choral director, Dr. Charles Barland. TICKETS ARE FREE!

Aug 26, 2015 |
6:30 PM
— 8:30 PM
| Heritage Center - Cyber Cafe Patio

Aug

27

Aug 27, 2015 |
9:00 PM
— 11:00 PM
| Heritage Center - Knapp Stage

A live comedy event and screening featuring odd and hilarious clips from videotapes found at thrift stores, garage sales, and dumpsters throughout the country. The hosts provide unique and hilarious observations and commentary on these found obscurities.

Live at Heritage Center

Sep

19

Sep 19, 2015 |
7:30 PM
| Heritage Center - John and Alice Butler Hall

Neil Berg’s acclaimed musical revue of Broadway’s most celebrated shows features a dazzling cast of five Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star New York band. 100 Years of Broadway recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the century featuring the actual stars.

Oct

1

Oct 1, 2015 |
7:30 PM
| Heritage Center - John and Alice Butler Hall

Recycled Percussion’s junk rock music became a national phenomenon during their smash hit performances on America’s Got Talent in 2009. The group, who beats their sticks on buckets, power tools, and ladders, has also done guest appearances on “Carson Daly”, “The Today Show”, “China’s Got Talent” and the Latin Grammy Awards.

Oct

16

Celebrate homecoming at UD with Toronto's dynamic, crowd-pleasing, studio-tight Chicago tribute! The band's show includes all the hits from Chicago's golden age, 1969-1976. With world-class horns, a rocking rhythm section and vocals stacked sky high, Brass Transit transports audiences back to the freewheeling days of the seventies.

Oct

25

A meaningful musical fantasy! Filled with Lewis Carroll’s pure nonsense and madcap characters, this intriguing tale about a curious and proactive young girl has enchanted readers for many generations. Pushcart’s whimsical music, design and direction offer a precious theatre experience that young viewers will long remember.

Nov

18

Letters Home puts recent Afghanistan & Iraq wars front and center by bringing to life actual letters written by soldiers serving in the Middle East. The play gives audiences a powerful portrait of the soldier experience during wartime.

Dec

11

The only tenor group with a truly global audience and presented in cooperation with Irish Hooley, the Celtic Tenors give you a night to remember. Whether playing a cathedral or major concert venues in New York, Amsterdam, or Dubuque, the tenors genuinely love what they do and you’ll see that shine through.

Feb 13, 2016 |
6:30 PM
| Heritage Center - Babka Black Box

Feb

13

Jump Rhythm Jazz Project is a multiple-Emmy®-Award-winning performance company based in Chicago. JRJP celebrates the communal core of jazz performance — dancing, singing, and storytelling in rhythmically syncopated conversations to the beat-driven sounds of the blues, swinging jazz, funk, hip hop, and world music.

Feb

28

Now that JUNIE B. JONES has been going to school for over a year and a half, who better to write the book on EVERYTHING you need to know? From bus rules to band-aids, carpools to cookies, Junie B. and friends deliver the definitive word on surviving and thriving in style.

Feb

29

Now that Junie B. Jones has been going to school for over a year and a half, who better to write the book on everything you need to know? From bus rules to band-aids, carpools to cookies, Junie B. and friends deliver the definitive word on surviving and thriving in style. With a jillion tips, tricks and trip-ups, Junie B. shares her hard-won expertise and shows us all how school is sometimes scary, sometimes super-fun, and always something to sing about! An all-new musical based on Barbara Park's popular book.

Mar

9

Mar 9, 2016 |
6:30 PM
| Heritage Center - Babka Black Box

Alpin Hong’s lifelong fascination with the music of Chopin has thrilled, haunted, and sustained him. “Chasing Chopin” is a theatrical journey into Hong’s extraordinary life. His autobiographical storytelling and dazzling performance dive into personal moments both hilarious and tragic. This window into Hong’s life journey gives audiences an intimate look into gripping interpretations of Chopin’s music. Enduring a catastrophic loss at age 12, Hong’s passion fueled a career which has taken him to Juilliard, Carnegie Hall, the White House, and all 50 states.

Mar

9

Alpin Hong’s lifelong fascination with the music of Chopin has thrilled, haunted, and sustained him. Chasing Chopin is a theatrical journey into Hong’s extraordinary life. His autobiographical storytelling and dazzling performance dives into personal moments both hilarious and tragic.

Apr 9, 2016 |
6:30 PM
| Heritage Center – John and Alice Butler Hall

Apr

9

Apr 9, 2016 |
7:30 PM
| Heritage Center – John and Alice Butler Hall

San Francisco’s all-star international jazz ensemble’s mission is to perform fresh arrangements of works by a modern master and new pieces by each Collective member. Focusing on the music of the undisputed "King of Pop", Michael Jackson, arrangements will include “Want to Be Starting’ Somethin’”, "Working' Day and Night", "Smooth Criminal", and “Thriller.”